Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Befreiung Leipzigs 1945
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Liberation of Leipzig, 1945
2nd and 69th Infantry Division U.S. Army
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Befreiung Leipzigs 1945 / Liberation of Leipzig, 1945 Marker
Zu Ehren der Truppen der 2. und 69. Infanteriedivision der US-Armee, die Leipzig am 18. April 1945 von der nationalsozialistischen Diktatur befreiten. In diesem Gebäude befanden sich bis Ende Juni 1945 die Militärregierung und das Hauptquartier des VII. US-Armeekorps.
In honor of the soldiers of the 2nd and 69th Infantry Divisions of the U.S. Army who freed Leipzig from the National Socialist dictatorship on April 18, 1945. The military government and headquarters of the U.S. VII Corps were located in this building until the end of June 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1945.
Location. 51° 20.498′ N, 12° 22.209′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Dittrichring just west of Matthäikirchhof, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the south side of building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dittrichring 24, Leipzig SN 04109, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig / Leipzig District Administration for State Security (a few steps from this marker); Besetzung der Leipziger Stasi-Zentrale / Occupation of the Stasi headquarters in Leipzig (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Klingertreppe / The Klinger Staircase (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Planung und Bau / Planning and Construction (about 90 meters away); Abbruch der Treppe / Demolition of the Staircase (about 90 meters away); Wiederaufbau und Richard-Wagner-Denkmal / Reconstruction and the Richard Wagner Monument (about 90 meters away); Matthäikirche / St. Matthew's Church (about 90 meters away); Schweigemarsch zum Gedenken an die Pogromnacht / Silent March in Memory of the Pogrom (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Befreiung Leipzigs 1945 / Liberation of Leipzig, 1945 Marker - Left Side
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Befreiung Leipzigs 1945 / Liberation of Leipzig, 1945 Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
4. Befreiung Leipzigs 1945 / Liberation of Leipzig, 1945 Marker
The marker is located along the side street on the side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
